How Much Do Custom Youth Sports Uniforms Cost? (2026 Guide)
Every coach asks the same first question: “What's this going to cost per kid?” Here are real numbers from a shop that produces custom uniforms for Massachusetts youth teams every week.
The Short Answer
- Full basketball uniform set (jersey + shorts, name & number included): from about $55. Jersey-only from $30, shorts-only from $25. See custom basketball uniforms.
- Soccer kits (jersey + shorts, add matching socks): comparable to basketball — see examples.
- Baseball and softball: jersey-only orders are common (pair with standard pants) and cost less than full sets — baseball examples, softball examples.
- Warmups and shooting shirts: from about $22–25.
What Actually Drives the Price
Printing method matters most. We use full sublimation — the design is dyed into the fabric. Unlike screen printing with per-color fees, sublimation costs the same whether your design has 2 colors or 20, pinstripes or gradients. That's why our pinstripe softball sets don't cost extra.
Names and numbers are included. Watch for quotes that add per-name and per-number fees at the end — that's often $8–15 per player hidden in the fine print.
Batch size. One production run for a full roster is the most efficient way to buy. That's how our team store model works — families order individually, we produce once.
Where Teams Overspend
- Rush fees. Order 5–6 weeks before you need gear and you'll never pay one. (Our standard turnaround is 2–3 weeks from roster lockdown.)
- Leftover inventory. Pre-buying stock “to be safe” leaves boxes of unsold XLs. Made-to-order preorders eliminate this — how preorders work.
- Shipping from national brands. Local production means local delivery — free within 5 miles of West Bridgewater.
Get a Real Quote
Send your roster size, sport, and colors to info@towngearessentials.com and we'll quote the whole team — or start with the uniform builder and browse the gallery of uniforms we've made.